2026-2027 1.0 FTE Gifted CGP Teacher - 2nd/3rd Grade - Kiva ES

Duties & Responsibilities

• Possess a deep understanding of learning theory, including the unique characteristics of gifted children, social emotional needs, and fostering creativity.
• Demonstrate exemplary classroom instruction, utilizing gifted teaching strategies.
• Understand and apply differentiation strategies effectively across all content areas.
• Show a growth mindset and advocate for gifted learners by pursuing coaching opportunities.
• Develop and implement differentiated curriculum to meet student needs.
• Coach teachers in creating authentic assessment activities aligned with differentiated and integrated approaches.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and community resources to enhance student outcomes.
• Counsel students to improve performance, health, problem-solving techniques, and personal issues.
• Engage learners to design an effective program addressing individual student requirements.
• Participate in various meetings and respond to inquiries to convey and gather necessary information.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.
• Minimum two years experience teaching gifted students (pull-out, cluster, or self-contained).
• Experience with data-driven decision-making to improve classroom instruction.
• Training and experience in instructional strategies and planning for Grades 6-8.

Licenses & Certifications

• Standard Professional Elementary, K-8 certificate from AZ Department of Education with Gifted and SEI endorsements.
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card from the Department of Public Safety.

Knowledge

• Read and understand technical information, compose documents, and facilitate group discussions.
• Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Apply assessment instruments and prepare and maintain accurate records.

Skills

• Perform multiple, complex tasks with a need to upgrade skills.
• Operate standard office equipment and use relevant software applications.
• Teach Arizona State recognized standards.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records.

Ability

• Schedule activities, meetings, and events.
• Gather, collate, and classify data.
• Operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals and data.
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships.
• Adapt to changing work priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Show tact and patience.
• Work flexible hours.

Physical Requirements

• Reach, stand, walk, grasp, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions.
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.